Graduate Theses Supervised by Dr. Ravindran
1999 – 2003
- Henry, Todd, “A Goal Programming Application for Army Officer Accession Planning”, M.S. Thesis, May 1999.
- Thirumalai, Raman, “Multi Criteria – Multi Decision Maker Inventory Models for Serial Supply Chains”, PhD Thesis, May 2001.
- Erlandson, Sarah, “Asset Allocation Models for Portfolio Optimization”, M.S. Thesis, May 2002.
- Karwa, Shrikant, “A Model for Service Parts Investment for Multi Indenture Products”, M.S. Thesis, August 2002.
- Geary, Christy, “Bi-Criteria Shortest Route Models”, M.S. Thesis, May 2003.
- Nichols, Travis, “Sector Allocation Models for Portfolio Optimization”, M.S. Thesis, May 2003.
- DiFilippo, Anthony M., “Multi Criteria Supply Chain Inventory Models with Transportation Costs”, M.S. Thesis, August 2003.
- Powdrell, B. J., “Comparison of MCDM Algorithms for Discrete Alternatives”, M.S. Thesis, August 2003.
- Tiwari, Gaurav, “Optimization Models for Cross Docking Operations”, M.S. Thesis, August 2003.
- Beal, Kristin, “Multi Criteria Models in Radiation Therapy Planning”, M.S. Thesis, August 2003.
- Attai, Trisha D., “A Multi Objective Approach to Global Supply Chain Design”, M.S. Thesis, December 2003.
- Gaur, Saurabh, “A Bi-criteria Models for Inventory Aggregation Under Risk Pooling”, M.S. Thesis, December 2003.
- Khan, Meeraj A., “Benefits of Information Sharing in Two Stage Inventory System with Multiple Non-Identical Retailers”, M.S. Thesis, December 2003.
2004 – 2008
- Yang, Tao, “A Production, Transportation and Inventory Optimization Model for Supply Chains”, M.S. Thesis, May 2004.
- Goel, Saurabh, “Economic Analysis of Closed Loop Supply Chain”, M.S. Thesis, August 2004.
- Patnet, Amit, “Feasibility of Joint Replenishment in the Absence of Joint Ordering Costs”, M.S. Thesis, December 2004.
- Rangarajan, Atul, “Inventory Models for Decentralized Supply Chains”, M.S. Thesis, December 2004.
- Wadhwa, Vijay, “A Multi Objective Model for Supplier Selection”, M.S. Thesis, December 2004.
- Mysore, Amar S., “Multi Period Joint Transportation/Inventory Decisions in Supply Chains with Multiple Modes of Transport and Quantity Discounts”, M.S. Thesis, August 2005.
- Tisminisky, Simon, “Global Supplier Selection Models and Methods”, MAE Paper, August 2005.
- Lo-Ping Chang, “Fuzzy Goal Programming Approach to Supplier Selection”, M.S. Thesis, Penn State University, May 2006.
- Chowdhary, Ramandeep, “Multicriteria Optimization for manufacturing Procurement”, MAE Paper, Aug. 2006.
- Natarajan, Ajay, “Multi Criteria Supply Chain Inventory Models with Transportation Costs”, PhD Thesis, Dec. 2006.
- Yang, Tao, “Multi Objective Optimization Models for Managing Supply Risks in Supply Chains”, PhD Thesis, Dec. 2006.
- Hastings, Lindsay, “A Multi Criteria Container Depot Location-Allocation Model”, MS Thesis, August 2007.
- Sanzgiri, Abhishek, “Optimization of Real Estate Investment Strategies Using Modern Portfolio Theory”, MS Thesis, August 2007.
- Rangarajan, Atul, “Newsvendor Inventory Decisions under Risk: analytical and evolutionary agent methods”, PhD Thesis, Dec. 2007.
- Patel, Urmie, “Experiments in Group Decision Making in AHP”, MS Thesis, Dec. 2007.
- Torres, Ainth Ruiz, “Green Supply Chain: Overview and OR Approaches”, MAE Paper, Aug. 2007.
- Mandal, Saurabh, “Demand Forecasting for Food Manufacturing Company”, MAE Paper, Dec. 2007.
- Portillo-Bolat, Rodolfo, “Global Supply Chain Network Design Optimization”, MAE Paper, May 2008.
- Bilsel, Ragip Ufuk, “Risk Management and Mitigation Models in Supplier Selection”, MAE Paper, May 2008.
- Wadhwa, Vijay, “Multi Objective Decision Support System for Global Supplier Selection”, PhD Thesis, Dec. 2008.
- Manikandan, Uday, “Modeling and Analysis of a 4-stage Multi-Period Supply Chain”, MS Thesis, Dec. 2008.
- Vijayaragavan, Koushik, “Bicriterion Optimization Model for a 4-stage Centralized Supply Chain, MS Thesis, Dec. 2008.
2009 – 2013
- Portillo-Bolat, Rodolfo, “Resilient Global Supply Chain Network Design Optimization”, PhD Thesis, May 2009.
- Narayanan, Savitri, “Introduction to data envelopment analysis and a case study in health care providers”, MS Thesis, May 2009.
- Solo, Christopher J., “Multi-Objective Integrated Supply Chain Design and Operations under Uncertainty”, PhD Thesis, June 2009.
- Bilsel, Ragip Ufuk, “Disruption and Operational Risk Quantification and Mitigation Models for Outsourcing Operations”, PhD Thesis, August 2009.
- Madduri, Venkata Sree Raghuram, “Inventory Policies for Perishable Products with Fixed Shelf Lives”, MS Thesis, Dec. 2009.
- Deshmukh, Kuldeep, “Impact of Lead Times, Forecasting and Information on the Dynamics of a Supply Chain”, MAE Paper, Dec. 2009.
- Bai, Yaoling, “Application of Bi-criteria Models to Supply Chain Planning under Responsive and Economic Criteria”, MAE Paper, Dec. 2009.
- Chiu, Hung-Han, “Sales Forecasting for Baby Products Company”, MAE Paper, Dec. 2009.
- Eidelman, Moses, “Raw Materials Procurement Planning Models with Applications”, MS Thesis, Jan. 2010.
- Better, Miguel, “Inventory Dynamics Implementation to a Network Design Model”, MS Thesis, Jan. 2010.
- Niman, Emily, “A Multi-criteria Optimization Model for a 4-Stage Multi-product Supply Chain”, MS Thesis, May 2010.
- Figari, Roberto, “SMED: Sixty Minute Exchange of Diaper”, MS Thesis, May 2010.
- Tang, Kai-Ting, “Demand Forecasting and Inventory Control Models: An SCM Application”, MAE Paper, May 2010.
- Janakiraman, Swagath, “Truck Routing Problem in Distribution of Gasoline to Gas Stations”, MS Thesis, Aug. 2010.
- Wall, James, “Single Minute Exchange of Die: An Application of Manufacturing Design”, MAE Paper, Aug. 2010.
- Cintron, Aixa, “Optimizing an Integrated Supply Chain”, PhD Thesis, Dec. 2010.
- Valdebenito, Victor, “Dynamic Supply Chain Inventory Planning Models considering Supplier Selection and Transportation”, PhD. Thesis, Dec. 2010.
- Alonzo, Pastor Casanova, “Raw Material Allocation and Distribution in a Supply Chain”, MAE Paper, November 2011.
- Pamaraju, Aishwarya, “Optimization of an Inbound Logistics Network: An Automotive Case Study”, MS Thesis, August 2012.
- Kungwalsong, Kanokporn, “Managing disruption risk in global supply chains”, PhD Thesis, August 2013.
- Jin, Yang, “Multiple criteria supply chain inventory models with stochastic demands”, MS Thesis, August 2013.
- Brutus, Marie Coralie, “Evaluating customer satisfaction in supply chain”, MS Thesis, December 2013.
- Wen, Xingtong, “Optimization of an outbound logistics network: A vehicle routing problem”, MS Thesis, December 2013.
- Nitiyananda Raghavan, Madhana, “Supply chain optimization considering disruption risk”, MS Thesis, December 2013.
- Rajendran, Suchithra, “Inventory Management at hospitals to minimize platelet wastage”, MS Thesis, December 2013.
Graduate Theses Supervised by Dr. Ventura
1988 – 1998
- F. Frank Chen, “An Integrated Production Planning System for Flexible Manufacturing”, Ph.D. Dissertation Co-chairman, May 1988. Currently on the faculty of University of Texas at San Antonio (San Antonio, TX).
- Karim Tofang-Sazi, “Models of Production Lines with Flexible Workstations”, Ph.D. Dissertation Co-chairman, May 1989. 1989 Superior Graduate Student Achievement Award, University of Missouri-Columbia. Currently, vice-president for manufacturing at Stratford and Simmons (Ontario, CA).
- Jen-Ming Chen, “Vision-Based Shape Recognition and Analysis of Machined Parts”, Ph.D., May 1993. Currently on the faculty of National Central University (Jung-li City, Taoyuan ,Taiwan). Awarded the 1994 ORSA/TIMS George B. Dantzig Dissertation Award (2nd Place) and the 1994 IIE Doctoral Dissertation Award (3rd Place).
- Chih-Hang Wu, “Solving Large-Scale Nonlinear Network Problems with Relaxation and Decomposition Algorithms”, Ph.D., August 1993. Currently on the faculty of Kansas State University (Manhattan, KS). Awarded the 1995 IIE Doctoral Dissertation Award (3rd Place).
- Michael X. Weng, “Scheduling about a Common Due Date with Earliness and Tardiness Penalties”, Ph.D., December 1994. Currently on the faculty of the University of South Florida (Tampa, FL).
- Sanjay Radhakrishnan, “Scheduling Techniques for Just-in-Time Production Systems”, Ph.D., May 1997. Currently, systems engineer at i2 Technologies (Irving, TX).
- Daecheol Kim, “Earliness and Tardiness Scheduling with Limited Resources”, Ph.D., May 1997. Currently on the faculty of Chungbuk National University (Chungbuk, Korea).
- Shang-Tae Yee, “Petri Net Models for Automated Assembly Systems”, Ph.D., May 1998. Currently, operations research analyst at the Department of Homeland Security (Washington, DC).
1999 – 2009
- Wenhua Wan, “CAD Based Visual Inspection of 3-D Machined Parts from 2-D Images”, Ph.D., May 1999. Currently, systems engineer at Real Time Solutions (Berkeley, CA).
- Shiwoo Lee, “Information Dissemination Theory in Communication Networks: Design of C-Broadcast Networks”, Ph.D., May 1999. Currently on the faculty of Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR).
- Chulung Lee, “Design, Analysis, and Control of Automated Guided Vehicle Systems”, Ph.D., May 2000. Currently on the faculty of Korea University (Seoul, Korea).
- Suk-Hun Yoon, “Lot-Streaming Flow Shop Scheduling to Minimize the Mean Weighted Absolute Deviation from Due Dates”, Ph.D., May 2002. Currently on the faculty of Soongsil University (Seoul, Korea).
- Brian Q. Rieksts, “Effective Inventory Policies for Supply Chain Networks”, Ph.D., August 2004. Currently, staff research engineer at the Institute for Defense Analysis (Washington D.C.).
- Richard A. Pitts, Jr., “A Mathematical Programming Approach for Routing and Scheduling Flexible Manufacturing Cells”, Ph.D., August 2006. Currently on the faculty of Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD).
- Abraham Mendoza, “Effective Methodologies for Supplier Selection and Order Quantity Allocation”, Ph.D., December 2007. Currently on the faculty of Universidad Panamericana (Zapopan, Jalisco, México).
- Kwei-Long Huang, “Flow Shop Scheduling considering Transportation Times”, Ph.D., August 2008. Currently on the faculty of National Taiwan University (Taipei, Taiwan).
- Minseok Seo, “Ant Colony Techniques for Combinatorial Optimization Problems”, Ph.D., December 2008. Currently, systems engineer at Samsung (Seoul, Korea).
2010 – 2014
- Casey D. Trail, “Multi-objective Fixed Product Flexible Shop Scheduling with Transportation Considerations”, Ph.D., December 2012.
- Aixa Cintron, “Optimizing an Integrated Supply Chain”, Ph.D., December 2010.
- Victor Valdebenito, “Dynamic Supply Chain Inventory Planning Models considering Supplier Selection and Transportation Costs”, Ph.D., December 2010.